Match report
West Ham 2-3 Southampton: match report
Southampton edged past West Ham with a 3-2 victory in the Championship on Saturday at London Stadium.
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Southampton secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over West Ham at London Stadium on Saturday in the Championship.
Kuryu Matsuki opened the scoring for Southampton in the 2nd minute, followed by James Bree doubling the lead in the 11th minute, making it 2-0.
West Ham fought back with a goal from Kyle Walker-Peters in the 24th minute, assisted by Divine Mukasa, reducing the deficit to 2-1.
Lewis Dobbin restored Southampton's two-goal advantage in the 34th minute, bringing the score to 3-1.
In stoppage time, Tomáš Souček scored for West Ham, assisted by Taty Castellanos, but it was not enough to secure a point, ending the match 3-2.
West Ham had 56% possession and 10 shots on target compared to Southampton's 7. The home side earned 13 corners, while Southampton had 6.
West Ham received three yellow cards, with Manor Solomon booked in the 18th minute, and Southampton's Caspar Jander and Lewis Dobbin cautioned in the 51st and 78th minutes respectively.
Going into the game, West Ham were in 3rd place with 22 points, while Southampton were 9th with 17 points. This result will impact their standings in the Championship.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: West Ham vs Southampton preview: form & head-to-head
West Ham face Southampton in the Championship on Saturday at 15:00 BST. The match will take place at the London Stadium in London.
West Ham are currently second in the league with 22 points from 11 matches. They have won 6, drawn 4, and lost 1, scoring 30 goals and conceding 12.
In their last five games, West Ham have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Their recent results include a 1-0 win against Swansea and a 6-0 victory over Lincoln.
Southampton sit in eighth place with 17 points from 11 games. They have 6 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, with 21 goals scored and 10 conceded.
Southampton's recent form shows 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five matches. They drew 0-0 with Bolton in their last game and won 1-0 against Norwich City before that.
In head-to-head meetings, West Ham have the edge with 4 wins, while Southampton have won 2 times. There have been 4 draws in their last 10 encounters. The last match saw West Ham win 4-1 in the League Cup in August.
Both teams will be looking to secure valuable points as the season progresses.
Match Events
All events- 90+3'Tomáš Souček(2 - 3)(Assist: Taty Castellanos)
- 89'Lewis Dobbin(Out: Divin Mubama)
- 78'Lewis Dobbin
- 74'Kyle Walker-Peters(Out: Edvin Austbö)
- 74'Mohamadou Kante(Out: Joel Piroe)
- 73'Kuryu Matsuki(Out: Welington)
- 64'Léo Scienza(Out: Samuel Edozie)
- 63'Manor Solomon(Out: Tomáš Souček)
Match Statistics
All stats- 56%Possession44%
- 1.50Expected Goals (xG)1.60
- 10Shots on Target7
- 13Corners6
- 16Fouls7
Prediction
Live win probability
West Ham 1%Draw 7%Southampton 92%
Southampton is most likely to win the game against West Ham.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionChampionship · Regular Season 12
- VenueLondon Stadium, London · 66000
- RefereeSalisbury, Michael
- ForecastRain, 12.31°C
Last five games
West HamWWDDL
SouthamptonDWWLW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 12 | +10 | 25 |
| 2 |  Swansea | 12 | +3 | 23 |
| 3 | West Ham | 12 | +17 | 22 |
| 4 |  Wolves | 12 | +4 | 21 |
| 5 |  West Brom | 12 | +3 | 21 |
| 6 | Southampton | 12 | +12 | 20 |
Highlights
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West Ham vs Southampton: result, stats & highlights
West Ham and Southampton finished 2-3 in the Championship (Regular Season 12) at London Stadium. Played: (your local time).
West Ham are 3rd in the table on 22 points; Southampton are 6th on 20.
Recent form: West Ham WWDDL, Southampton DWWLW.
Head-to-head (last 10): West Ham 4 wins, 4 draws, Southampton 2 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics and video highlights below.